Hundreds of Starbucks employees are facing layoffs as the company streamlines resources and closes stores throughout North America in part of its turnaround plan, “ Back to Starbucks .”

The company announced approximately 900 non-retail roles will be eliminated “as we built towards a better Starbucks.”

The decision comes as an effort to reduce “headcount and expenses.”

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Employees affected by the cuts will be notified Friday, Sept. 26.

“We will continue to carefully manage costs and stay focused on the key areas that drive long-term growth,” Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer wrote in a release .

Additionally, the company said it will also close several stores throughout the U.S

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